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Crete Retreat September
The Call to Crete
A feminine odyssey to magic.
A sacred retreat for the wild-hearted woman ready to awaken, transform, and embrace her magic.
Step into the magic of Crete, where ancient wisdom, breathtaking landscapes, and the spirit of feminine transformation await.
This is more than a retreat; it’s an odyssey—a sacred call to pause, reflect, and embrace the power of new beginnings.
Nestled in the serene beauty of Kissamos Bay, with its sun-drenched beaches and shimmering waters, we will gather as a circle of women—each answering the deep, intuitive pull towards self-discovery, renewal, and adventure.
Here, among the echoes of the Minoan civilization, we honor the divine feminine through ritual, connection, and joyful exploration.
Crete, Greece, 9 - 15 May 2025.
Awaken. Reclaim. Thrive.
Dear radiant woman, it’s time to step away from the noise, the to-do lists, the endless giving—to finally receive.
As a Gen X woman, you’ve spent years pouring into careers, relationships, and responsibilities, often at the expense of your own joy and well-being.
But what if you could pause?
What if you could breathe?
Welcome to Crete—the island of goddesses, where ancient wisdom meets wild beauty, and where you will rediscover the most powerful force in your world : the YOU that is All You.
Surrounded by the turquoise embrace of the Aegean Sea, you’ll shed stress through sunrise meditations, deepen self-love with soul-nourishing coaching, and rekindle your passion through immersive cultural experiences.
Burnout dissolves into healing. Lost identity transforms into purpose. Overwhelm is replaced with peace.
So many Gen X women feel caught between career pressures, family responsibilities, and the yearning to reclaim themselves. But transformation happens when you decide - it's Enough.
It’s time to put yourself back on the priority list—join us for this life-changing retreat and return home empowered, energized, and unapologetically you.
Imagine walking barefoot along golden shores, feeling the sacred energy of Crete awaken something long forgotten—your true, radiant essence.
Through deep conversations over farm-to-table meals and moonlit reflections with a sisterhood of like-minded women, you’ll return home feeling empowered, energized, and unapologetically YOU.
Are you ready to step into the life you were meant to live? Are you ready to rediscover the magic of life - feeling the juicy aliveness in every cell of your body and being?
Your goddess awakening begins Or continues here. 💫
The Magic of 2025: A Year of Transformation
The number 9 symbolizes completion, universal love, and spiritual wisdom, making it the perfect time for a retreat of reflection, transformation, and new beginnings.
Astrology | Pluto in Aquarius
This celestial shift calls for collective transformation, feminine leadership, and deepened intuition—aligning beautifully with our journey.
Chinese Astrology | Year of the Snake
A symbol of rebirth, wisdom, and feminine energy, the Snake represents shedding the old to welcome the new. This is your time to step forward into a new chapter.
Your Journey into Magic
Under the golden Cretan sun, we will gather as women have for centuries—moving, exploring, sharing, and celebrating our divine feminine essence. Each day is designed to nourish your body, mind, and spirit.
Each morning, we awaken our bodies with a gentle movement practice, followed by a delicious breakfast feast to nourish our spirits and fuel our adventures. Mid-mornings will be spent diving into transformative workshops or exploring Crete’s wonders, including:
✨ A private boat tour through the turquoise waters
✨ An excursion to a hidden Minoan gem, rich with goddess history
✨ A visit to a museum featuring artifacts of feminine societies
✨ A hands-on Cretan cuisine cooking class
Your afternoons are yours to cherish—stroll along the coastline, sip coffee in a charming village, take a short trip to the enchanting town of Chania, or simply relax on a beachfront sunbed with a book in hand.
As the sun sets, we come together for the heart of our journey—evening women’s circles filled with laughter, storytelling, and soulful reflection. Each night, we’ll indulge in exquisite local cuisine at different authentic tavernas, deepening our connection with one another and the land.
Our final evening is a celebration of our wild feminine spirit—a night of feasting, dancing on tables, and breaking plates in joyful liberation at a traditional Greek taverna. Because this is more than a trip—it’s a homecoming to yourself.
This retreat is for women who are ready to embrace their divine femininity, reclaim their power, and awaken to their highest potential.
Whether you're seeking healing, inspiration, or simply a deeper connection to yourself and the world around you, you'll find a supportive community of like-minded sisters waiting to welcome you with open arms.
This Retreat is for you if...
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You are curious to explore deeper;
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You interested in mythology, archetypes, and goddess wisdom;
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You're wanting to Reconnect to parts of yourself that are whispering to you;
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You're open and willing to be vulnerable;
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You care about the earth and living in harmony with nature;
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You're ready for the next level of growth in your life.
Our Restorative Sanctuary for the Retreat
Kissamos Bay Hotel
Kissamos, nestled on the northwest coast of Crete, Greece, is a charming town that effortlessly combines history, natural beauty, and modern comforts.
Blessed with sun-kissed beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a backdrop of rolling hills, this town is a haven for beach lovers and nature enthusiasts. Its main beach, Mavros Molos, stretches along the coast, offering golden sands and inviting waters for leisurely swims and sunbathing. But Kissamos is not just about its picturesque beaches; it boasts a rich historical heritage as well.
The town is home to ancient sites such as the archaeological site of Polirinia, showcasing remnants of past civilizations. The lively town center exudes a warm ambiance with its traditional tavernas serving delectable Cretan cuisine, local shops offering handmade crafts, and friendly locals who are eager to share the town's stories and traditions. Kissamos is a delightful destination where visitors can unwind, explore the past, and embrace the genuine hospitality of Crete.
Located right on the beachfront in Kissamos Bay, awaits a newly refurbished boutique hotel which prides itself on quality service and going the extra mile in service delivery in true Cretan hospitality!
Curious?
Book a Discovery Call to see if this retreat is for you.
Your Odyssey facilitator:
Eleftheria Kakambouras
My name is Eleftheria, of Hellenic descent, it means liberty or freedom. In essence this is what I stand for - the liberation of the sacred feminine within us all. I have been deeply honoured to have had the privilege to work with women’s personal and spiritual develop for more than two decades now.
Every story has touched me deeply and has contributed to my own sense of place, purpose and power. My work as transformation facilitator is a marriage between my training in clinical psychology and women’s spirituality. I am passionate about myth and story as healing tools.
I would Love to share the magic, the medicine and connection of women's conscious travel with you! This will be my 18th annual Women's Retreat, and my first one hosted on the island of mystery and honey. Crete has been calling me for a while now, and each place I am intuitively drawn to I've discovered that the land, the people and her-story with sacred sites have activated deep transformation with me, and the women who have felt the call to joined me.
I truly believe when a woman heals a part of herself, she heals a part of the world - which we are inextricably connected to.
You are pure magic, you are sacredly woman, you are powerful beyond measure, you ARE sacred purpose, you are Enough - and YOUR presence here - Matters truly.
Thank you, from my heart to yours, for your contribution to weaving the feminine tapestry.
Our Program
You can see the suggested program below. Each day will follow its own rhythm. The program may be adjusted depending on weather conditions, the opening hours of sacred sites, or the group's evolving requirements. Flexibility encourages us to embrace the feminine flow by releasing expectations and being open to life's unfolding experiences.
18h00
Meditation
19h00
Dinner
07h30
Movement Meditation
08h30
09h30
13h00
Breakfast
Session with Eleftheria
Free-time or Excursion
16h30
Circle Session
Day 1: Intention
Arrival day is on the 9th May 2025.
We will gently flow into our day, get settled into our rooms, explore the beautiful space we'll call home for the next week.
At 16h30 we will gather in opening circle into sunset, clarify our intentions for our personal journey, and plant them as seeds in our hearts.
We will nurture our bodies with a delicious welcome dinner from a local taverna, before retiring to the comfort of our rooms for a recharging night's rest.
Day 2: Reconnect
We will greet the morning with awakening our bodies with conscious movement class, followed by a scrumptious breakfast.
Gathering in circle for our morning session with Eleftheria, we will explore ancient feminine myth and story. We will work with our personal myths, to acknowledge parts of self which are seeking connection - to sacred self and longing to reignite zest for Life. We will listen to the parts of ourselves which have been longing to be seen, heard, embraced and acknowledged.
This self-inquiry into the roots of our being will ignite the gifts which will unfold over the next few days.
We'll take some time for self-reflection, journaling, a walk on the beach, stillness and rest in the afternoon.
Just before sunset we will meet in the seminar room for the afternoon circle session and discuss our dreams, insights, and connect through embodiment practice.
We will end our day with a hearty meal, and retire for some deep rest.
Day 3: Reclaim
We will greet the morning with awakening our bodies in meditation movement class, followed by a scrumptious breakfast.
Gathering in circle for our morning embodiment session with Eleftheria, we will reclaim the sacredness of our bodies - all our bodies, mental, emotional, physical and spiritual, reclaiming any power we gave away, conditioning about how we "should" be or show up in the world, igniting and activating the juicy, fiery, magnetic, sensuous, beautiful parts of ourselves.
We'll take some time for self-reflection, journaling, a walk on the beach, stillness and rest in the afternoon.
At sunset we will meet in the garden for a circle connection.
We will complete the day with conscious dance to get us ready for a deep sleep.
Day 4: Restore
We will greet the morning waves with a substantial scrumptious breakfast on the terrace.
We will gather our hats, sunblock, swimwear, journals and camera's and head out for a day of exploring the ancient sacred sites of the great goddess, here we engage with our intuition and deepen our experience of active listening.
We'll explore a hidden cave dedicated to Sophia (Wisdom) and experience our own reflection of wisdom in meditation.
We will travel back to our beautiful resort and integrate the day with free time.
At the dusk light, we will explore the inner temple of the heart.
We'll bless our bodies with a hearty dinner share in the day’s reflections and restore in deep rest.
Day 5: Embody
We will greet the morning with awakening our bodies with movement meditation on the beach, followed by a scrumptious breakfast.
Gathering in circle for our morning session with Eleftheria, we will work with the sacred feminine practice of embodiment, feminine meditation and circle sharing. We will explore our connection to self, to others, and to nature.
We'll take some free time for self-reflection, journaling, a walk on the beach, stillness and rest in the afternoon.
Just before sunset we will explore ancestral lineage and how it affect the modern women.
We’ll the take a walk along the beach and find a space for an Immersion Meditation receiving our authentic vision.
We will end our day with a hearty meal, and deep rest.
Day 6: Initiation
We will greet the morning with awakening our bodies in a movement class, followed by a scrumptious breakfast.
We will gather our hats, sunblock, swimwear, journals and camera's and head out for a day of exploring the crystal waters of Crete by boat, and visiting secret spots - ancient olive groves tree, and a few more suprises await your senses with delight. We'll enjoy traditional Cretan lunch, and celebrate the new beginnings unfolding.
We will return late afternoon, giving you some more free-time, to do exactly what you want to do!
Ending the day with a Cretan cooking class and traditional taverna evening delicious dinner, greek dancing and celebrating Life.
Day 7: Rise
We will greet the morning with awakening our bodies in an embodiment practice followed by a scrumptious breakfast.
We will gather in gracious gratitude for our closing circle ceremony, emerging empowered, enriched and feeling in Love with all of life.
Re-Treat Yourself
Get ready for an amazing adventure!
Our package offers both shared and single accommodation options to suit your needs.
Don’t hesitate—send us an email to learn more.
To secure your spot on this life-changing experience, a 50% deposit is required!
*Remember, we have limited spaces for just 10 incredible women, so act fast a first come, first served basis!
INVESTMENT.
Shared
Occupany
Retreat
€
1500
Payment plan available
Includes deposit
Retreat Package Includes
🌿 6 nights at Kissamos Bay boutique hotel sanctuary—reserved solely for retreat guests, ensuring deep rest and soulful connection
🌿 Healthy breakfast & dinner daily
🌿 Airport transfers from Chania (select dates/times)
🌿 Guided excursions to historical & natural treasures
🌿 Meditation & women’s circle facilitation
🌿 Private boat tour
🌿 Cretan cuisine cooking class
🌿 Evening at an authentic Greek taverna
🌿 Self-guided hikes & leisure time
Not Included: Airfare, personal expenses, alcoholic beverages, lunches, travel insurance, visas.
Single
Occupancy
Retreat
€
1750
Payment plan available
Includes deposit
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